Is a Major Movie Set to Film in the East Bay?

San Leandro Deputy City Manager Eric Englebart disputes an online report that Father of the Bride III is set to film in San Leandro.

Steve Martin, Diane Keaton and Kimberly Williams-Paisley starred in the first two movies, released in 1991 and 1995.

"We’ve heard the rumor but – so far, at least - the production team has not yet approached the City, nor has any film permit application yet been submitted," Engelbart told Patch. "Rest assured if they do approach the City, we look forward to working with them to make the process as smooth as possible."

Major Hollywood productions pump millions of dollars in the local economy when they come to town. A Feature Film Production Report published in 2014 by FilmL.A. Research gave these examples:

• Man of Steel - Northern Illinois: In less than two months, the production pumped $25 million into the local economy and supported 1,605 Illinois jobs.
• Man of Steel - Edwards Air Force base and the Mojave Desert: According to Warner Bros., the production spent $1.8 million for the 10‐day shoot, or $180,000 per day.
• Iron Man 3 - Florida: Over $6 million, including $1.2 million on lodging for a total of 7,500 room nights for 20 production days. According to the Florida Office of Film & Entertainment, the production supported a total of 4,966 positions.

--Image via Touchstone Pictures